Jobs paying $20+ an hour in Illinois

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

Illinois's minimum wage is up to $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). Illinois minimum wage

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Secretary (OA)

Veterans Health AdministrationNorth Chicago, IllinoisUSD 56,409–73,333 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Registered Nurse - Wound Care RN

Veterans Health AdministrationChicago, IllinoisUSD 80,018–149,392 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Electrical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersRock Island, IllinoisUSD 56,039–118,221 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Administrative Technician OA

U.S. Census BureauBurbank, California · Atlanta, Georgia · Oak Brook, Illinois +2USD 48,019–69,565 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Associate Manager, Retail Partnerships

DoorDashSan Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL · San Francisco, CAUSD 127,840–188,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Health Technician (Dietetic)

Veterans Health AdministrationChicago, IllinoisUSD 45,538–59,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Supervisory Contract Specialist

Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and ConstructionSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 125,776–163,514 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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IT SPECIALIST

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and TechnologySalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 106,437–138,370 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Food Service Worker

Veterans Health AdministrationChicago, IllinoisUSD 21–25 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment)

U.S. Military Entrance Processing CommandNorth Chicago, IllinoisUSD 83,482–130,080 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Physical Scientist

Geological SurveySalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 74,678–172,980 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

Veterans Health AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia · Salt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington +17USD 89,509–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Operations Officer)

Veterans Health AdministrationSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 147,945–192,331 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Air Mobility CommandScott AFB, IllinoisUSD 91,779–119,315 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Staff Administrative Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve CommandFort Sheridan, IllinoisUSD 68,999–89,703 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemAliceville, Alabama · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · Talladega, Alabama +47USD 74,678–121,371 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Associate, Strategy & Operations, Merchant Onboarding & Experience

DoorDashNew York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; Austin, TX; Denver, CO - Remote · New YorkUSD 74,800–110,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 6 days ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Army Reserve Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve CommandFort Sheridan, IllinoisUSD 68,999–89,703 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 6 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Senior Associate - Strategy & Operations - Insurance

DoorDashSan Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY · New YorkUSD 105,400–155,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Operations Research Analyst

Defense Contract Management AgencySalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 125,776–163,514 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

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